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CAG 172C

1965 Singer Chamois

Maroon Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

34,385 mi
Last recorded34,385 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1965 Singer Chamois57,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAG 172C
MakeSinger
ModelChamois
Year1965
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 34,385 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 29,889 miles

Nearside Front King pin slight play

Oil leak ()

Unable to fully inspect condition of repair due to underseal

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 29,889 miles

Stop lamp not working Nearside and offside (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front King pin slight play

Oil leak ()

Unable to fully inspect condition of repair due to underseal

Fail 27 Jun 2016 29,883 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Unable to fully inspect vehicle body condition due to under seal being applied.

Pass 8 May 2015 1,602 miles

Choke sticking

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside rear hand brake c able slight worn

Passenger seat belt has no washer on retaining bolt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Unable to fully inpect condition of repairs to underneath of vehicle due to body filler being applyed to welds.

Fail 30 Apr 2015 1,602 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Choke sticking

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside rear hand brake c able slight worn

Passenger seat belt has no washer on retaining bolt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Unable to fully inpect condition of repairs to underneath of vehicle due to body filler being applyed to welds.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 40,599 miles

How Reliable is the Singer Chamois?

Based on 1,532 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 34
brake binding 33
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 31
Stop lamp not working 26
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CAG 172C is a 1965 Singer Chamois in Maroon with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1965 Singer Chamois models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 57,817 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Singer Chamois fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CAG 172C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Singer Chamois typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 61 years old, this Singer Chamois is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CAG 172C registered?

CAG 172C is a 1965 Singer Chamois, first registered on 15 March 1965.

Is CAG 172C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAG 172C shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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